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Enroll with 1,500 Mexican students at the Universidad Latina de América (UNLA), a small, liberal arts school situated on the outskirts of Morelia. Students have the option to enroll in AHA courses taught in English or directly enroll in UNLA courses taught in Spanish.  During the academic year courses focus on Spanish language, Mexican culture, history, and migration. Students may also participate in community service, volunteer work options or a TESOL practicum.

FALL, WINTER, SPRING QUARTER
In addition to Spanish Language courses (required), students can enroll in a total of three or four courses. All courses with the exception of Spanish language, are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. Course descriptions and syllabi can be found below.

Each term during the academic year a U.S. visiting faculty member teaches two specialty courses. A U.S. visiting faculty member teaches one specialty course for the summer educators program.

ESOL SUMMER SESSIONS
Summer sessions offer exciting opportunities for education majors, graduate students in education, and teachers seeking summer course work applicable to their classroom environments. During the summer we offer four session. Click on the links below to learn more about the different sessions. For a complete schedule by session click here, Session List.

COURSE LISTINGS

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SPRING QUARTER 2010
Spanish Language: Levels 1-4 (mandatory)
Understanding Mexican Culture
Contemporary Mexican History
Contemporary Mexican Literature

SUMMER 2010

Summer Session I (3 week: July 3 - 25)

Summer Session II (3 week: July 24 - August 15)

Summer Session III (6 week: July 3 - August 15)

Summer Session IV (6 week July 3 - August 15)

FALL QUARTER 2010
Spanish Language: Levels 1-4 (mandatory)
Understanding Mexican Culture
What is a City?
Food Systems: Local to Global

WINTER QUARTER 2011
Spanish Language: Levels 1-4 (mandatory)
Understanding Mexican Culture
El Otro Lado: Mexican Labor in the U.S. Economy
Tortillas and Trade: Sustainable Food Systems in the Post NAFTA Era

SPRING QUARTER 2011
Spanish Language: Levels 1-4 (mandatory)
Understanding Mexican Culture
TBD (coming soon!)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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Culture and Community in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms (20 contact hours, Summer only)
Explore the concept of culture and its manifestation in society, the community and the classroom, and understand how one's own cultural lens influences one's interpretations and worldview.

Contemporary Mexican History   (40 contact hours)
This course is designed to provide students with a general view of the historical development of Mexico from the Revolution (1910-1920) to the beginning of the XXI century. Students will be able to discover the most important processes of Mexico's contemporary history and understand many of the challenges that Mexico currently faces.

El Otro Lado: Mexican Labor in the US Economy (40 contact hours, Winter Quarter 2011)
Explore the role of the Mexican laborers in the US economic system through a variety of perspectives.  Actively debate current proposals for comprehensive immigration reform in the United States. Instructor: Celine Fitzmaurice, University Studies, Portland State University.

Food Systems: Local to Global (40 contact hours, Fall Quarter 2010)
Investigate local and global food systems to understand the inter-related issues of politics, ecology and economics, and use local sources to investigate broader food themes. Instructor: Pedro Febel-Azcarate, Professor of University Studies & Black Studies, Portland State University.

Fostering Biliteracy in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms (20 Contact hours, Summer Only)
Explore the relationship between first and second language literacy and between oral and written language skills, and examine teaching strategies, materials and assessment tools for literacy development in ESOL and bilingual classrooms.

The History of Mexico (40 contact hours, Summer Only) Syllabus coming soon!
Examine the history of Mexico from a Mexican perspective. Analyze and interpret different economic, social, cultural, and political conditions since the pre-colonial period that have shaped modern Mexico.

Mexican Literature in the 20th & 21st Centuries (40 contact hours, Spring Quarter 2010)
Learn about Mexican society in the 20th and beginning of the 21st century through the eyes of various authors and literary genres, and gain a greater understanding of the political, social, economic and cultural complexities of Mexico in the last century.

Mexican Literature (40 contact hours -Taught in Spanish- Summer Only) Course description and syllabus coming soon!

Tortillas and Trade: Sustainable Food Systems in the Post-NAFTA Era
(40 contact hours, Winter Quarter 2011)
Explore the intimate relationship between U.S. and Mexican food systems since the advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Instructor: Celine Fitzmaurice, University Studies, Portland State University.

Understanding Mexican Culture
(60 total contact hours: 40 hours in the classroom and 20 hours in fieldwork- Fall, Winter, Spring)
From an interdisciplinary perspective, explore Mexican cultural, social, historical, and institutional contexts that influence attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of Mexican migrants in specific situations in the United States.

What is a City? (40 contact hours, Fall Quarter 2010)
Study Indigenous and Spanish colonial history, archaeology, architecture, and urban design to understand the culture and society that developed in Mexico and specifically in the city of Morelia. Instructor: Pedro Febel-Azcarate, Professor of University Studies & Black Studies, Portland State University.  
 

SPANISH LANGUAGE DESCRIPTIONS
Transition into life in Morelia and gain better access to Mexican culture through practical language and conversation skill development. Spanish language courses are offered at elementary through advanced levels.

FALL, WINTER, SPRING

SUMMER

MORELIA SUMMER SESSION LIST:

Summer Session I (3 week: July 3 - 25)
In addition to enrolling in a Spanish language course, students enroll in the following:

Summer Session II (3 week: July 24 - August 15)
In addition to enrolling in a Spanish language course, students enroll in the following:

Summer Session III (6 week: July 3 - August 15)
Students have the option of enrolling in one of three separate 6 week tracks:

Summer Session IV (6 week July 3 - August 15)
This six-week summer program is designed for all undergraduate levels of Spanish language. Students combine 80 contact hours of Spanish language with a course in Mexican history or Mexican literature.In addition to enrolling in a Spanish language course, students enroll in the following:

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

TESOL TEACHING PRACTICUM

The Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) practicum, available fall, winter, and spring terms, offers you a hands-on teaching experience in both high school and university environments. Previous TESOL course work is required, and all placements are made on an individual basis. For more information and eligibility requirements, contact AHA International.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER WORK OPTIONS
Community service or volunteer work is an ideal complement to your academic program, significantly enhancing your professional experience and future career prospects. Students with a clearly defined set of educational and professional objectives may explore the option of arranging a service or volunteer program during fall, winter, and spring terms. For more information on options and eligibility requirements, contact AHA International.

DIRECT ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Advanced-level Spanish students may choose to directly enroll in UNLA courses during the fall or spring. (Due to the nature of the UNLA calandar students should expect to be in Morelia beyond the AHA program dates. Fall students will arrive in mid-August and spring semester students will  enroll in both winter and spring terms of AHA).

Courses taught in Spanish are available in the following departments. For more information and eligibility requirements, contact AHA international.

Accounting
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Communications
Computer Systems
Dentistry
Gastronomy
Graphic Design
International Business
Law
Marketing
Nutrition
Psychology
Tourism

ACADEMIC CREDIT

All courses offered in Morelia are recognized and approved for academic credit by various NCSA member institutions. Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad adviser for more information.

Not all courses listed are offered every term. Course offerings are subject to change depending on enrollment and availability. Check with your study abroad adviser for specific deadlines on your campus.